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About This Quiz
There are so many loveable Tim Burton characters that it's impossible to choose a favorite. From the awkward Edward Scissorhands to the adorable leaf-stuffed Sally, Burton's imagination has given up some of the most memorable characters ever to be shown on the silver screen. Are you a big enough Burton fan to recognize 40 of his characters without watching the film, though?Â
As you go through this quiz, you'll walk through Halloweentown. You'll take a ride through Wonderland, and you'll try to decipher the truth from the fictional characters of "Big Fish" You might think you're the biggest Burton buff in your town, but will these images throw you for a loop? It's one thing to see the characters in action, but it's quite another to see them standing still. If you can get more than 23 of them right, you can consider yourself a Tim Burton expert.Â
Before you choose your answer, make sure you read each question carefully. You never know when there might be a hint hiding out in our words. Don't let the screenshot stump you, but do clear your evening for a Tim Burton binge once you're done. Will you be able to name all of them, or will you have a little character studying to do? Let's get started and find out!
Ed Wood
Barnabas Collins
Edward Scissorhands
When his creator passes away, the Frankenstein-like Edward Scissorhands was left incomplete and unable to fend for himself. A local housewife name Peg adopts him into her home, and he finds love despite being shunned by his community. A story of acceptance and triumph, it's a Burton fan favorite.
Ichabod Crane
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Otho
Maxie Dean
Adam Maitland
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Hopefully, no sandworms have appeared now that you've seen Michael Keaton in his iconic Tim Burton role. Since its release in 1988, "Beetlejuice" has remained a cult classic.
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The Riddler
The Penguin
The Flash
The Joker
Since 1940, The Joker has been one of DC Comics' most formidable villains. In 1989's "Batman," Jack Nicholson brings the character to life like never before. Although Nicholson didn't win any awards for the role, Burton's vision of the character influenced later versions of The Joker to come.
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Barbara Maitland
Delia Deetz
Juno
Lydia Deetz
Lydia Deetz is the only person in the Deetz household who can see Adam and Barbara Maitland. She sympathizes with the recently deceased couple and joins their effort to rid her father and stepmother from the home. When they fail, Beetlejuice enters the picture.
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The Hatter
Sweeney Todd
In Burton's remake of the 1936 horror film "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," Johnny Depp brings the vengeful stylist to life. Angry for being banished to Australia, he returns to supply all of London with enough ingredients for Helena Bonham Carter's meat pies.
Karl the Giant
Ed Wood
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Victor Van Dort
Jack Skellington
Voiced by Chris Sarandon, Jack Skellington from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" experiences both a change of heart and a lifestyle change after he discovers Christmas. Once known as the Pumpkin King, Jack attempts to drop his scary demeanor to celebrate something more meaningful.
Finis Everglot
Bonejangles
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Peg
Joyce
Helen
Kim
Nearly unrecognizable with long, blonde hair, Kim sees beyond all of Edward's obvious flaws. While the neighbors continue to treat him like a freak, she offers him love, support and kindness.
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White Rabbit
Caterpillar
Cheshire Cat
The Hatter
2010's "Alice in Wonderland" was chock full of Tim Burton's creativity, design and offbeat characters. Staying true to Lewis Carroll's version, he makes The Mad Hatter as off-the-wall as the author. However, he chose to abbreviate Johnny Depp's character's name to simply The Hatter.
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Harley Quinn
Selina Kyle
Burton's work in "Batman" and "Batman Returns" earned a ton of award nominations, and it also brought a lot of famous faces to the table. As Selina Kyle, Michelle Pfeiffer revamped the role of Catwoman.
Diana Prince
Barbara Gordon
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The Queen of Hearts
Red Queen
Helena Bonham Carter plays the Red Queen in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland." In Lewis Carroll's books, both the Red Queen and the Queen of Hearts exist.
Evil Queen
The Queen of Spades
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Edward Scissorhands
Sweeney Todd
Barnabas Collins
Although "Dark Shadows" didn't do as well as producers had hoped, Johnny Depp's portrayal of Barnabas Collins was breathtaking. Also starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter, it's a dark vampire tale told only the way that Burton could.
The Hatter
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Joyce
Kim
Peg
Peg Boggs had no idea she would end up adopting a scissor-handed animatron when she knocked on the door to sell cosmetics. Thankfully, her decision to take him home with her shaped Tim Burton's endearing tale.
Tinka
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Jack Skellington
Doctor Finkelstein
Doctor Finkelstein is first introduced as Sally's creator in "The Nightmare Before Christmas." In "Kingdom Hearts," he created a heart that Oogie Boogie finds fit enough to eat. You never know what he'll come up with next.
Oogie Boogie
Pumpkin King
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Mrs. Bucket
Violet Beauregarde
Veruca Salt
In Tim Burton's remake of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Veruca Salt's character remains unchanged. Both film's were based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," but all three versions of Veruca have the same greedy and entitled feel.
Mrs. Gloop
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Brom Van Brunt
Reverend Steenwyck
Ichabod Crane
Ichabod Crane absolutely refused to believe in the supernatural, but it proves to be a big mistake. In Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow," the skeptic is forced to become a believer as he faces off with the Headless Horseman.
Magistrate Philipse
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General Bonesapart
General Bonesapart is easy to recognize! From his unmatched eyes to his Napoleon coat, he's one of the Land of the Dead's most notable residents. You might also recognize the sword that sometimes runs through his body — it's used to create a lot of havoc throughout the film.
Jack Skellington
Bonejangles
Barnabas Collins
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The Penguin
The Joker
Oogie Boogie
Oogie Boogie first made his appearance in "The Nightmare Before Christmas," but Burton didn't let his villainous ways end there. Including "Kingdom Hearts," he's terrorized his way through five of Burton's films.
Edward Bloom
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Juno
Miss Argentina
If you ever find yourself sitting in the waiting room of the Neitherworld, you could be sitting next to interesting characters like Miss Argentina or Harry the Haunted Hunter. When "Beetlejuice" was made into a Broadway play, Miss Argentina and Delia Deetz were the same characters.
Barbara Maitland
Delia Deetz
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Johanna Barker
Mrs. Lovett
In addition to being Tim Burton's wife, Helena Bonham Carter is one of his favorite actresses to cast. In "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," she plays the pie-making Mrs. Nellie Lovett. You probably wouldn't want to try a slice of it.
Lucy Barker
Beggar Woman
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Lord Finis Everglot
It doesn't take a lot to make Finis Everglot grumpy, and knowing that his daughter is going to marry a fishmonger is the last thing he wants. Throughout "Corpse Bride," Finis doesn't make anything easy. He does learn a big lesson, though.
Barkis Bittern
Pastor Galswell
Elder Gutknecht
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Aunt Spiker
Mrs. Ladybug
Miss Spider
When the fruity ship in "James and the Giant Peach" drifts off over the ocean, Miss Spider comes up with a plan to steer it. She uses her web to capture nearby birds in a net; then, she directs them toward New York City.
Aunt Sponge
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Will Bloom
Edward Bloom
Played by Ewan McGregor, Ed Bloom loves to spin a yarn. In fact, his son will is so tired of listening to them that he is avoiding visiting his sick father. When he does, he discovers that some of his father's "Big Fish" tales weren't exaggerated at all.
Karl the Giant
Don Price
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The Penguin
As a baby, The Penguin was abandoned in the sewer, and it turned him into a vile creature. Directed by Tim Burton, the "Batman Returns" character was expertly played by silver screen legend Danny Devito.
The Joker
The Riddler
Batman
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Nellie Lovett
Victoria Everglot
Emily
Sally
Sally was created by the quirky Doctor Finklestein, but her creation didn't stop her from being one of the most sensible characters in "The Nightmare Before Christmas." She's the only one able to reason with Jack, Oogie Boogie and the mayor.
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Emily
Emily, or the corpse bride, was once a wealthy, respected woman. After being reanimated, the world is very confusing for her. She declares Victor Van Dort her husband, and she must deal with the wrath of the Everglots. Endearing and creepy, it's she's of Burton's most imaginative characters.
Maudeline Everglot
Victoria Everglot
Hildegarde
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Mealworm
Earthworm
Ringworm
Sandworm
Beetlejuice doesn't scare easily. Any fan of the movie knows that he's usually doing the scaring. There is one thing he fears, though. When the sandworm comes looking for him throughout the film, all his cowardly traits come out.
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Juno
Few people could stand up to Beetlejuice like Juno. As an afterlife social worker trying to help the Maitlands navigate the world of the recently deceased, she tries to warn them about her former assistant. Unfortunately, her words fall on desperate ears.
Delia Deetz
Miss Argentina
Barbara Maitland
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The Hatter
Knave of Hearts
The Red Queen's biggest ally in Wonderland is Stayne, Knave of Hearts. Throughout "Alice in Wonderland," he executes all of the queen's orders without blinking an eye. Fortunately, Alice is smart enough to outwit him.
White Rabbit
Cheshire Cat
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9
Tim Burton's "9" takes place in a futuristic world full of crime. When the character 9 wakes up in the middle of it, he's left to fight for survival. His quest to stop machines from eliminating other lifeforms is a nail-biting ride.
8
4
3
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The Assassin Girl
The Martian Girl
Tim Burton says he took inspiration for "The Martian Girl" and his film "Mars Attacks!" from the 1962 series of Topps trading cards "Mars Attacks." The Martian Girl comes to earth on a mission to assassinate President Dean, but hijinks ensue. She might not complete her mission, but she does make the cover of "Playboy."
The Alien Girl
The Jupiter Girl
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Edward Bloom
Jing and Ping
Colossus
Karl the Giant
Will Bloom is skeptical to believe anything that his story-telling father has to say. He certainly doesn't believe that Karl the Giant is anything more than another of his dad's tall tales. As it turns out, Karl the Giant is very much real, and Will has more than a few lessons to learn.
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Jack Skellington
Mayor of Halloweentown
Voiced by Greg Shaddix, the Mayor of Halloweentown can go from happy to sad without blinking. Before filming, Burton had paper mache versions of each character created. In real life, the mayor stood over six feet tall.
Lock
Doctor Finkelstein
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Bonejangles
2005's "Corpse Bride" featured the usual cast of Tim Burton celebrities like Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, but there was a new voice this time. Danny Elfman is usually the composer for all of Burton's films. In "Corpse Bride," he also played the part of Bonejangles.
Victor Van Dort
Mayor of Halloween Town
Jack Skellington
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Vincent Malloy
Vincent Malloy might only be seven years old, but he already has a life goal. When he grows up, he wants to be just like Vincent Price. "Vincent" was written by Tim Burton and released by Walt Disney Productions for just two weeks in one Los Angeles cinema along with the teen drama "Tex."
Vincent Kramer
Vincent Lloyd
Vincent Burton
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Will Bloom
Banjo Man
Norther Winslow
Edward Bloom
Aside from his tall tales, Edward Bloom's life has been seemingly normal. Are they really tall tales, though? In "Big Fish," Ed Bloom imparts his own brand of wisdom to his son. It's more than just a story about the one that got away. Albert Finney portrays the old Ed Bloom, and Ewan McGregor plays his younger self!
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Katrina Van Tassel
Katrina Van Tassel might have been in love with Ichabod Crane, but she had dealt with enough of his nonsense in "Sleepy Hollow." When the entire town is filled with fear, she's the only character who refuses to show fear. Her reaction leaves the Headless Horseman feeling a little baffled.
Lady Van Tassel
Beth Killian
Lady Crane
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Banjo Men
The Giants
Ling and Ting
Ping and Jing
While Ed Bloom is spinning the stories his son believes to be lies, he mentions conjoined twins named Ping and Jing. Although Will Bloom doesn't believe his father at first, time has another story to tell.
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Joyce
Joyce Monroe has no problems flirting with anyone who might come her way. However, the way she treats Edward upsets the Boggs family. In Burton's 1990 romance/fantasy, she's the thorn in the family's side.
Peg
Kim
Cissy
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Headless Horseman
Before he lost his head, the Headless Horseman was a sadistic Hessian mercenary played by Christopher Walken, sent to America during the American Revolutionary War. After losing his head, actor Ray Park took over as the murderous Headless Horseman.
Ichabod Crane
Brom Van Brunt
Jonathan Masbath
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Finis Everglot
Neil Van Dort
Pastor Galswell
Victor Van Dort
Victor Van Dort is a simple man who doesn't cause a lot of problems. He's only interested in his future bride and helping his future in-laws out of financial difficulty. It wasn't his fault that Emily chose to marry him on the spot, but he deals with the repercussions throughout the film.
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